Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More
Things we don't like	--	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1250 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	121 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.8 L	21 L
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Maximum Torque	127 Nm	102 Nm
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	9000 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	9000 rpm
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	--	10.3:1
Bore X Stroke	--	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	221 kg	--
Length	--	2270 mm
Kerb Weight	--	253 kg
Seat Height	--	840 mm
Wheel Base	--	1520 mm
Width	--	895 mm
Height	--	1400 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	180/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	160/70 R17	120/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Horizontal Back-link

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Road Road	Touring Touring

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	--
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital

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Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	--	Twin-Tube Twin-Tube

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc